"This is our moment to re-create San José’s future, to dream anew and stretch our imaginations around a new narrative, and a bold vision for our city – a future laden with opportunities for residents from every corner of our city.

We can provide a great civic gift to our children and grandchildren: a San José that establishes a new standard for public safety, environmental sustainability, civic innovation, and shared prosperity to which every other city will aspire.

We are San José -- and working together, we will create a San José that will be the model for the world."

This month, the San José City Council approved two bridge housing communities two sites where the City will build "tiny home" communities for homeless neighbors. Each site will host 40 tiny homes, shared showers, bathrooms, and kitchen, in addition to security and services.

In response to widespread reports of serious injuries and two deaths as a result of electric Scooter collisions in U.S. cities, Mayor Liccardo and the Council approved proposed requirements that e-scooter companies deploy innovative technology-based safety solutions in order to operate in San Jose. Among them, the Mayor calls for companies to leverage geofencing to prevent scooters from operating at high speeds on sidewalks, and parking in obstructive locations -- like in front of ADA ramps. Learn more.

The City of San Joséis committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.